Phone
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Availability
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Date Carrier
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Highlights
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OS version *
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October 2008
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T-Mobile
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First-ever Android device; had quirky design elements like the swing-out keyboard and the "chin"
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1.0
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July 2009
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T-Mobile
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First device with 1.5; debuted with Exchange support
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1.5 (Cupcake)
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October 2009
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Sprint
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First CDMA Android phone; offered HTC Sense interface
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1.5
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October 2009
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Sprint
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First Android handset with a slider design; lacked camera-editing options
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1.5
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October 2009
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T-Mobile
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Debut of MotoBlur interface; first Motorola Android phone
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1.5
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October 2009
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Verizon Wireless
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First Verizon Android device, and first appearance of Eclair
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2.0 (Eclair)
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November 2009
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Verizon Wireless
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One of the earliest phones to offer pinch-to-zoom multitouch; first under $100 price point
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1.5
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October 2008
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T-Mobile
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First-ever Android device; had quirky design elements like the swing-out keyboard and the "chin"
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1.0
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November 2009
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T-Mobile
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Used Samsung's TouchWiz interface and offered new media player; not upgradable past OS 1.6
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1.5
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January 2010
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T-Mobile
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Sold unlocked through Google's direct sales channel; first Android 2.1 phone
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2.1
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February 2010
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Verizon Wireless
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First device that debuted with Donut; called the Droid's "little brother"
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1.6 (Donut)
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March 2010
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AT&T
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First AT&T Android phone; had awkward design with "Backtrack" feature on rear side
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1.5
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March 2010
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T-Mobile
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Upgrade to the Cliq; replaced physical keyboard with virtual keyboard and Swype
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1.5
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April 2010
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Verizon Wireless
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"Blazingly fast" processor and loaded feature set; won CNET's Editors' Choice Award
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2.1
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May 2010
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Verizon Wireless
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LG's Android debut in the United States; included LG Socialite app
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2.1
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June 2010
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Sprint
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First 4G phone in the United States; offers a mobile hot-spot feature and HDMI port
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2.1
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June 2010
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T-Mobile
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Update to original MyTouch 3G; featured T-Mobile's custom interface
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2.1
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June 2010
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T-Mobile
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Robust GPS integration; much improved over its G60 predecessor
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1.6
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June 2010
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AT&T
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Based on HD Mini design; like most AT&T Android phones, it didn't permit third-party app downloads
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2.1
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July 2010
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Verizon Wireless
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Offered broad multimedia features and revamped MotoBlur interface
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2.1
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August 2010
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Verizon Wireless
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Similar to the Droid X but with a physical keyboard; first device to ship with Froyo
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2.2 (Froyo)
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August 2010
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Sprint
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Only Galaxy S phone to have physical keyboard; featured Samsung's TouchWiz 3.0 interface
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2.1
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August 2010
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AT&T
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Sony Ericsson's first Android phone; featured company's Timescape feature and UXP interface
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1.6
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August 2010
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U.S. Cellular
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Based on the Nexus One design; second U.S. Cellular phone
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2.1
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August 2010
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Cricket Wireless
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First Android device for Sanyo/Kyocera and first for Cricket Wireless
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1.6
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September 2010
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T-Mobile
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Featured a square design with a roomy keybaord but a small, crowded display
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2.1
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September 2010
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Verizon Wireless
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Last Galaxy S series phone for "big four" carriers; features Bing search and maps
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2.1
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September 2010
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AT&T
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Dell's first Android phone, but that's about it
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1.5
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October 2010
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T-Mobile
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Update to original G1; first T-Mobile phone built for carrier's HSPA+ network
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2.2
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October 2010
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Sprint
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First handset with Sprint ID feature
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2.1
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October 2010
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Sprint
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First Android device for Sanyo/Kyocera; features Sprint ID
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2.1
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October 2010
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Virgin Mobile
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First Virgin Mobile Android phone
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2.1
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September 2010
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Verizon Wireless
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Last Galaxy S series phone for "big four" carriers; features Bing search and maps
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2.1
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September 2010
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AT&T
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Dell's first Android phone, but that's about it
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1.5
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October 2010
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T-Mobile
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Update to original G1; first T-Mobile phone built for carrier's HSPA+ network
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2.2
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October 2010
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Sprint
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First handset with Sprint ID feature
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2.1
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October 2010
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AT&T
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Square design with swivel opening
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2.1
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October 2010
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Cricket Wireless; Metro PCS
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Huawei's first Android phone for the U.S. market; display has nine-panel grid design
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2.1
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October 2010
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Alltel
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Entry-level device with bargain price
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2.1
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October 2010
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U.S. Cellular
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Part of the Galaxy S series; featured Samsung's TouchWiz 3.0 interface
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2.1
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November 2010
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T-Mobile
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Next in MyTouch series; supports T-Mobile's HSPA+ network
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2.2
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November 2010
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T-Mobile
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First handset in LG's entry-level Optimus series
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2.2
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November 2010
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T-Mobile
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Rugged design; features revamped MotoBlur interface
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2.1
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November 2010
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Sprint
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Sprint's Optimus model; features Sprint ID
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2.2
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October 2010
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AT&T
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Square design with swivel opening
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2.1
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November 2010
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Verizon Wireless
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Offers enhanced security features for business users and a mobile hot spot
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2.2
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November 2010
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Verizon Wireless
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Part of the Galaxy S series; features a second "ticker" display
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2.1
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November 2010
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Verizon Wireless
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Part of the Optimus series; features Bing search and maps
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2.2
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November 2010
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Verizon Wireless
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A beginner Android devices; features Bing search and maps
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2.1
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November 2010
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AT&T
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Includes DLNA support; features revamped MotoBlur interface
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2.1
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November 2010
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AT&T
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Slider design with physical keyboard; features revamped MotoBlur interface
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2.1
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November 2010
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T-Mobile
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Free with a two-year contract; available with prepaid plans
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2.2
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November 2010
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Verizon Wireless
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Similar to Droid 2, but with world-roaming capabilities
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2.2
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November 2010
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U.S. Cellular
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Similar to Verizon's LG Ally; has a full physical keyboard
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2.1
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November 2010
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MetroPCS
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First Android device for MetroPCS; part of the Optimus series
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2.2
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December 2010
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U.S. Cellular
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Free with a two-year contract; part of the Optimus series
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2.2
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December 2010
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T-Mobile
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Follow-up to Nexus One; delivers stock Android interface; sold unlocked; first device with Gingerbread
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2.3 (Gingerbread)
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March 2011
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AT&T
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Has a dual-core processor and support for the carrier's HSPA+ network; compatible with the Motorola Laptop Dock
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2.2
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March 2011
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Verizon Wireless
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Supports Verizon's 4G LTE network for incredible fast data speeds; can deliver simultaneous voice and data
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2.2
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April 2011
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Sprint
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Has two screens that can combine to form one 4.7-inch display
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2.2
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April 2011
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U.S. Cellular
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Budget device with a compact design
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2.2
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April 2011
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T-Mobile
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Reinvents the Sidekick line with a familiar design and features; supports T-Mobile's HSPA+ network
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2.2
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April 2011
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Boost Mobile
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Boost Mobile's second Android phone; minimal features in an agreeable design
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2.2
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April 2011
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T-Mobile
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CNET Editor's Choice winner; has a dual-core processor; HSPA+ support and a sharp display
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2.2
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April 2011
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Verizon Wireless
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Update to Droid Incredible; offers world roaming
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2.2
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May 2011
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Verizon Wireless
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Sports a rugged design and a suite of applications for outdoor enthusiasts.
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2.2
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May 2011
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Verizon Wireless
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A 4G LTE device with longer battery life than on the ThunderBolt.
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2.2
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May 2011
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Sprint
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Made from recycled and recyclable material.
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2.2
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May 2011
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AT&T
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The Thrive is identical to the Phoenix, though it's available only through AT&T's prepaid service.
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2.2
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May 2011
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Verizon Wireless
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Features a qHD display and a dual-core processor for faster performance.
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2.2
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May 2011
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Verizon Wireless
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As Sony's long-awaited "PlayStation phone," the Xperia Play integrates a phone and a gaming device.
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2.3
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June 2011
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U.S. Cellular
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Includes a SIM card slot for international roaming; has a bulky design.
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2.2
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June 2011
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Verizon Wireless
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Verizon's third LTE device has a great display and a 1GHz processor. Uses Bing instead of Google.
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2.2
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June 2011
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T-Mobile
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CNET Editors' Choice winner; offers a loaded feature set and excellent performance.
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2.3
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June 2011
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AT&T/td>
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You'll find a physical keyboard, but only entry-level features.
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2.2
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May 2011
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AT&T
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The Thrive is identical to the Phoenix, though it's available only through AT&T's prepaid service.
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2.2
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May 2011
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Verizon Wireless
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Features a qHD display and a dual-core processor for faster performance.
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2.2
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May 2011
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Verizon Wireless
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As Sony's long-awaited "PlayStation phone," the Xperia Play integrates a phone and a gaming device.
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2.3
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June 2011
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U.S. Cellular
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Includes a SIM card slot for international roaming; has a bulky design.
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2.2
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June 2011
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Verizon Wireless
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Verizon's third LTE device has a great display and a 1GHz processor. Uses Bing instead of Google.
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2.2
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June 2011
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T-Mobile
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CNET Editors' Choice winner; offers a loaded feature set and excellent performance.
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2.3
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June 2011
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Sprint
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Upgrade to the HTC Evo; features a glasses-free 3D display and can capture 3D photos and video.
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2.3
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June 2011
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Sprint
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Like the Droid Pro, it has a physical keyboard and enterprise-level security features.
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2.2
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June 2011
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T-Mobile
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An update to the Gravity T, it offers a physical keyboard and a slider design.
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2.2
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June 2011
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T-Mobile
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The definition of an entry-level smartphone, the Dart is free with service.
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2.2
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July 2011
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U.S. Cellular
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Based on the LG EnV series, the Genesis flips open to expose a full keyboard.
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2.2
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July 2011
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AT&T
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The "Facebook phone" is hampered by a tiny landscape-oriented screen.
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2.3
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July 2011
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T-Mobile
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Sports an 8-megapixel camera with impressive multimedia performance.
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2.3
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July 2011
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Verizon Wireless
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Despite an improved keyboard, Gingerbread, a dual-core processor, and a better camera, it's not worth the upgrade.
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2.3
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June 2011
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Sprint
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Upgrade to the HTC Evo; features a glasses-free 3D display and can capture 3D photos and video.
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2.3
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June 2011
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Sprint
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Like the Droid Pro, it has a physical keyboard and enterprise-level security features.
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2.2
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June 2011
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T-Mobile
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An update to the Gravity T, it offers a physical keyboard and a slider design.
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2.2
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June 2011
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T-Mobile
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The definition of an entry-level smartphone, the Dart is free with service.
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2.2
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July 2011
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U.S. Cellular
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Based on the LG EnV series, the Genesis flips open to expose a full keyboard.
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2.2
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July 2011
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AT&T
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The "Facebook phone" is hampered by a tiny landscape-oriented screen.
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2.3
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July 2011
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T-Mobile
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Sports an 8-megapixel camera with impressive multimedia performance.
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2.3
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July 2011
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Sprint
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Runs stock Andorid and is affordable, but may be too small for some users.
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2.2
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July 2011
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Sprint
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Runs on the iDEN network; supports Nextel's Direct Connect, but lacks 3G.
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2.1
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July 2011
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Virgin Mobile
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With high-end features and zippy performance, it's Virgin Mobile's best Android phones to date.
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2.2
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July 2011
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Sprint
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Sprint's answer to the Moto Atrix, the Photon 4G offers just about every feature you'd want plus support for a number of accessories.
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July 2011
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Sprint
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Runs stock Andorid and is affordable, but may be too small for some users.
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2.2
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July 2011
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Sprint
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Runs on the iDEN network; supports Nextel's Direct Connect, but lacks 3G.
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2.1
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July 2011
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Virgin Mobile
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With high-end features and zippy performance, it's Virgin Mobile's best Android phones to date.
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2.2
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July 2011
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Sprint
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Sprint's answer to the Moto Atrix, the Photon 4G offers just about every feature you'd want plus support for a number of accessories.
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